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100 1 _aBaring-Gould, S.
_q(Sabine),
_d1834-1924
245 1 0 _aCornish Characters and Strange Events
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-01-04
508 _aProduced by Douglas L. Alley, III, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Cornish Characters and Strange Events" by S. Baring-Gould is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the unique cultural and social landscape of Cornwall, focusing on a collection of lesser-known figures and peculiar happenings that have shaped the region’s identity. Through vivid storytelling, the author highlights the diverse contributions of individuals from Cornwall, ranging from noted scientists to eccentric characters. At the start of the book, the author provides a detailed preface that outlines Cornwall's distinctiveness from the rest of England, influenced by its Celtic heritage and geographical isolation. S. Baring-Gould presents a vivid portrait of its hardy people, who have historically been sailors, smugglers, miners, and inventors. The opening section also introduces William Pengelly, a noted geologist whose adventurous and tumultuous upbringing sets the tone for recounting the unusual lives of Cornish characters that will be documented throughout the narrative. The preface lays the foundation for a fascinating exploration of personalities and events that define Cornish lore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLegends -- England -- Cornwall (County)
653 _aCornwall (England : County) -- Biography
653 _aCornwall (England : County) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41775
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